Ishatar Citrus Oud

The Scent Profile

Ishatar Citrus Oud aims for Cedrat Boise, and lands pretty close. The opening is a blast of bright Sicilian lemon and tart black currant. It's zesty, and pretty invigorating, though a bit more synthetic than the original Mancera. The heart softens with fruity sweetness and a hint of jasmine, but the patchouli is dialed back significantly compared to Cedrat Boise. The drydown is where it deviates most. The cedar and sandalwood are present, but the leather note feels thinner, almost papery. It's a less smoky, less complex base overall. I'd say it captures about 91% of Cedrat Boise's DNA.

Bottom Line

If you like Cedrat Boise but can't justify the price tag, Ishatar Citrus Oud is a solid alternative. It's a great everyday fragrance, especially for warmer weather. This gets you close enough for daily wear. It's a good "dumb reach" for the office or casual outings. Just don't expect the same level of sophistication as the original.

Longevity & Projection

Longevity is decent. I get about 6-7 hours on my skin, with moderate projection for the first two hours. It becomes more of a skin scent after that. Not bad for a clone, but Cedrat Boise definitely performs better. I got a solid 8-9 hours with much stronger projection from the original.